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Trip Overview

The average train between England and Scotland takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from England to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 14m
Duration
400 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 13m
£86–245

England to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between England and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from England is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from England to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 399.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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